Maintenance Superintendent

Job Title:

Maintenance Superintendent

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high‑quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest container board producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually.

Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive.

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Responsible for the management of all maintenance activities in support of the assigned area.
• Provide leadership to the organization in support of equipment and process reliability; includes mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ensure safety performance, control costs, maintain clean production, and ensure productivity and efficiency of the workforce.
• Develop and execute data‑driven decision making.
• Drive innovation, decision making, and expertise as close to the front line as possible.
• Provide direction and focus in optimizing SAP and fully utilize system capabilities.
• Focus on maintenance reliability to drive improvement including lubrication, precision maintenance, vibration programs, etc.
• Run small to medium projects as a project manager.
• Be capable and willing to understand both operational and maintenance aspects of the department.
• Will not be restrained by barriers or job descriptions – ability to help the entire team drive the facility toward continued success.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or maintenance in a large pulp and paper or cogeneration facility, with supervisor or management level experience.
• Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities.
• General understanding of ASME code and repair methods required.
• Ability to develop work scopes for contractor bid within multiple disciplines.
• Must be very flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities, both short and long term.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
• Must model the Rumford Mill’s values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross‑functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
• Expertise in Kraft pulping, chemical recovery boilers, CFB boilers, solid fuel handling systems, and lime kiln & recaust a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand.
• Pursuit of excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day‑to‑day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond.
• Integrity – treat the company and teammates with utmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture.
• Sense of urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the business.
• Entrepreneurial spirit – act like an owner, challenging the status quo, asking the right questions, and actively seeking ways to innovate…